. >>> and nsa leaker edward snowden has apparently had a conversation with his father who is still here in the u.s. the father and son chatted online, marking the first time they've had direct contact since snowden left the country. he says he plans to visit his son in russia as soon as he can get a visa. >>> former illinois congressman jesse jackson jr. has been sentenced to 30 months behind bars for misusing campaign funds. jackson's wife, who was the campaign manager, got a year in jail for filing false tax returns. because they have young children, she'll serve that sentence after jackson completes his. >>> the military is about to begin offering benefits to same-sex spouses. the health care, housing and other benefits will be provided by september 3rd to same-sex spouses service members. personnel in a gay relationship that is stationed in a state that does not permit them to marry, will be allowed to take leave to travel to a state where they can marry legally. >>> a new design for the $100 bill will be released in october. the bills failed an inspection by the federal reserve. to